“Self-improvement” in Japanese
Short answer
Self-improvement in Japanese is “修養” (shuuyou). Full meaning: self-improvement, (mental) training, self-discipline, cultivation.
Other ways to say “Self-improvement” in Japanese
自己研鑽
jikokensan self-improvement
自分磨き
jibunmigaki self-improvement
自己鍛錬
jikotanren self-discipline, self-improvement
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